Renaissance Time Period

Question 1

The Renaissance era was from 1450-1700

Accepted Answer

False

Question 2

Josquin Des Prez was known for mastery of monophony

Accepted Answer

False

Question 3

When was the Renaissance Period?

Accepted Answer

1400-1600

Question 4

Orlando composed over 2000 works in various genres

Accepted Answer

True

Question 5

Popular dances of this time include the Pavane, Galliard, and Allemande

Accepted Answer

True

Question 6

Claudio Monteverdi was an Italian Composer

Accepted Answer

True

Question 7

What was Giovanni Palestrina known for?

Accepted Answer

His smooth, flowing melodies , and liturgical music

Question 8

When was Josquin Dez Pres born?

Accepted Answer

1450

Question 9

During this time, music was written for what type of ensemble?

Accepted Answer

Vocal

Question 10

What were some of Thomas Tallis' famous works?

Accepted Answer

"If ye Love Me", "Spem in Alium"

Question 11

Music was often written for Jazz ensembles

Accepted Answer

False

Question 12

What are some important facts about William Byrd?

Accepted Answer

He was a prominent english composer, He was a student of Thomas Tallis, He was born in 1540

Question 13

Orlando was born in Germany

Accepted Answer

False

Question 14

What are some charcteristics of this era?

Accepted Answer

Use of polyphony, harmony, and chords

Question 15

What are some brass instruments that were used during this time?

Accepted Answer

Trumpet and Cornet

Questions 15